Chiropractic Care for a Herniated Disk

A herniated disk is an issue of the disks between the bones of the individual vertebrae that make up the spine. The disks between the vertebrae are supposed to act as a cushion to relieve pressure from the spine. These disks are essentially little sacks with soft centers. A herniated disk occurs when the softer interior pushes through the exterior.

A herniated disk usually aggravates nearby nerves. The  symptoms found are usually pain and numbness or weakness in either an arm or leg. With that said, many people suffering from a herniated disk do not necessarily need surgery to correct the problem.

If you are looking for an alternative to surgery, look no further than an experienced chiropractor!  A chiropractor can provide you with various stretches, exercises, and other treatment options to relieve some of the pain naturally.

On the first visit, our Chiropractor near Holbrook will gather your medical history and do a physical exam. This is to test things such as reflexes, the strength of your muscles, or any loss of feeling.  Following these tests, the chiropractor will create a unique treatment specifically designed to treat your body. Chiropractors use an array of techniques in order to relieve the patient of pain. A few commonly practiced techniques are flexion-distraction, pelvic blocking, and spinal decompression.

• Flexion-distraction therapy is a technique used to treat many spine conditions including herniated disks. This technique reduces pressure on the spine caused by the disk bulge. It also increases spinal motion.
• Pelvic blocking technique is when the chiropractor places cushion wedges under each side of the pelvis in order to alter your mechanics and draw your disk away from the nerve it is pressing on.
• Spinal decompression is used to decompress the disks in order to remove tension. The chiropractor will lengthen and stretch the spine, also relieving pressure. Putting pressure on the spine and then releasing it removes pressure and helps move the spinal column back into place.

LI Integrated - Chiropractor Near Holbrook

If you are in the Suffolk County area and experiencing any symptoms related to a herniated disk, contact Connetquot Chiropractic, P.C.! Our chiropractor near Holbrook can help you reduce back pain today!